15 U.S.C. § 8961
PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7361, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2289.)
(a) In general Not later than 1 year after , the Administrator shall publish interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including—
- (1) aqueous film-forming foam;
- (2) soil and biosolids;
- (3) textiles, other than consumer goods, treated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;
- (4) spent filters, membranes, resins, granular carbon, and other waste from water treatment;
- (5) landfill leachate containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
- (6) solid, liquid, or gas waste streams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from facilities manufacturing or using perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(b) Considerations; inclusions The interim guidance under subsection (a) shall—
(1) take into consideration—
- (A) the potential for releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances during destruction or disposal, including through volatilization, air dispersion, or leachate; and
- (B) potentially vulnerable populations living near likely destruction or disposal sites; and
- (2) provide guidance on testing and monitoring air, effluent, and soil near potential destruction or disposal sites for releases described in paragraph (1)(A).
- (c) Revisions The Administrator shall publish revisions to the interim guidance under subsection (a) as the Administrator determines to be appropriate, but not less frequently than once every 3 years.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7361, , 133 Stat. 2289.)